Mid-level Electronics Engineer salary in Fort Collins, CO
Based on 25 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level II in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Ft. Collins, Ft Collins, Timnath.
Also listed as: Hardware Engineer, Hardware Engineer Electronics
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $101,483 |
| 25th | $109,658 |
| 50th (median) | $109,658 |
| 75th | $126,200 |
| 90th | $145,466 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $95,243 | $91,312 | $98,150 | 16 |
| FY2021 | $99,902 | $95,680 | $104,436 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $96,117 | $96,117 | $96,117 | 28 |
| FY2023 | $90,189 | $90,189 | $96,159 | 16 |
| FY2024 | $103,648 | $98,800 | $105,893 | 18 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | $109,658 | $109,658 | $116,610 | 17 |
Cost of living
Fort Collins's median mid-level Electronics Engineer salary of $109,658 is worth about $108,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Fort Collins = 101.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in the Fort Collins, CO area earned a median of $130,530 in May 2025 (310 employed). The H-1B median here is $109,658, 16% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | $109,658 | 12 |
| Advanced Micro Devices | $135,383 | 11 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $109,658 | 25 |
| Senior · Level III | $132,579 | 17 |
| Expert · Level IV | $155,501 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $109,658 | $109,658 | 25 |
| Senior · Level III | $132,579 | $132,579 | 17 |
| Expert · Level IV | $141,960 | $155,501 | 11 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.
